A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey the United States Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, upon its decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, Port Huron, Michigan, for use for education and historical display, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to transfer ownership of the cutter Bramble to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History in Michigan once the vessel is retired from active service. Under this legislation, the museum would be responsible for maintaining the ship and using it as a public educational resource and historical display. The transfer is contingent upon the museum agreeing to hold the federal government harmless for any future liability claims, such as those related to hazardous materials on the vessel.
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